2016 Recruits

[Jacks-02]

Re: 2016 Recruits

Correct. Back in April I was thinking the 2016/17 MBB team was a likely going to have their hands full scratching and clawing just to finish in the middle of the Summit pack. There was so much to replace, including a coach. My expectations have been raised.

I agree. I think anything below the top 3 would be a disappointment now.

[Southeast]

Re: 2016 Recruits

I think you may have misread what Southeast said. He said it could be more THAN a rebuilding year (which appears to be what you are also saying, and I agree). He did not say it could be more OF a rebuilding year.

Correct. Back in April I was thinking the 2016/17 MBB team was a likely going to have their hands full scratching and clawing just to finish in the middle of the Summit pack. There was so much to replace, including a coach. My expectations have been raised.

[rabidrabbit]

Re: 2016 Recruits

Similar to NDSU football, and the transition from the Bohl years, SDSU is on the cusp of doing something never done at Brookings in the DI era, and that's start with ALL NEW. May the Jacks MBB have a similar level of competitive success.

[SUPERBUNNY]

Re: 2016 Recruits

I think you may have misread what Southeast said. He said it could be more THAN a rebuilding year (which appears to be what you are also saying, and I agree). He did not say it could be more OF a rebuilding year.

Fair enough.

I guess my point was more that the program is at a point where we are more reloading than rebuilding.

Take NDSU football for example. Everyone kind of thought that this was going to be a rebuilding year for them. Turned out to not be the case because they are LOADED with talent every year. Yes, they replaced a lot of starting seniors with younger, more inexperienced players but they picked up right where they did a year ago and won another FCS Championship.

My feeling is that is where SDSU MBB is right now. Sure, we will no doubt miss those 5 seniors but the program will reload with players just as talented ready for their turn. It may be splitting hares a bit but the expectations for MBB, WBB, and FB have all been raised over the last few years. It's time to take these programs to new heights.

SUPERBUNNY

[SF_Rabbit_Fan]

Re: 2016 Recruits

I think your post is interesting. You are spot on with it first off. The part that is intriguing is when you mention it being more of a rebuilding year. I agree but maybe reword it a little bit. In fact, with the success of the last five years we should be looking at it as reloading. People know what is going on here at SDSU. Recruits certainly do and if they don't we've got a strong crew getting the word out there. The fact that we have a solid crew coming back but also need to replace a strong senior class means there is a lot of playing time up for grabs. That is a great thing.

The next step for this program is to make the jump into the elite class of mid-major programs with the likes of Gonzaga, Wichita State, St. Mary's and others. It is really a possibility. Our conference is strong. SDSU is really flying high as a school in almost all areas. We have a solid tradition in basketball and more importantly have been consistently good for last six years. Having the conference tournament in our back yard is another factor. Now, we need to start winning more games against quality opponents in the regular season. The biggest step is to make a run in the NCAA Tournament. That is the toughest nut to crack.

If we can do it. It would transform the program again. We would have a better chance of scheduling quality opponents to come to Frost Arena which has been impossible because it is now looked at as a bad loss when you come here. That is changing though.

As a basketball fan, that is what gets me all geeked up about SDSU basketball. The future is very bright. So, let's RELOAD and do this!

SUPERBUNNY

I think you may have misread what Southeast said. He said it could be more THAN a rebuilding year (which appears to be what you are also saying, and I agree). He did not say it could be more OF a rebuilding year.

[Nidaros]

Re: 2016 Recruits

Marquette University coaches are pissed because they did not know he was available. If he was, his hometown school would've swooped in and tried to get him to their school (especially with as many departures Marquette had this past season). Point being, is it is good to get guys that other schools want. This kid was wanted!

Interesting, I am hoping Chris will adjust to Brookings, but his experience in El Dorado should have soften the culture shock. I been to El Dorado. Nice town if you like towns under 25,000.

[Nidaros]

Re: 2016 Recruits

Was his only playing one game this last season injury related ? If it was, why wouldn't he be able to apply for an extra year of eligibility ?

Maybe he still can but he probably needs to go through the Admission process and get enrolled at SDSU before they apply for a medical redshirt which I would assume would be the route to get the third year. For now he has got two years of eligibility and needs to use them up. Just my guess!!

[2002jack]

Re: 2016 Recruits

A foot injury of some kind.


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[bigticket1]

Re: 2016 Recruits

He comes to SDSU with two years of eligibility.

He is going to be a stud for SDSU ... Ben Walker brought him to Brookings. The Jacks just got more athletic and become a matchup nightmare!

Was his only playing one game this last season injury related ? If it was, why wouldn't he be able to apply for an extra year of eligibility ?

[SUPERBUNNY]

Re: 2016 Recruits

Of course there is no telling how all these new players will work as a team, but it sure looks like 2016/17 could be a lot more than a rebuilding year. There will certainly be some fierce competition (and apparently depth) at the 2/3/4 positions.

I think your post is interesting. You are spot on with it first off. The part that is intriguing is when you mention it being more of a rebuilding year. I agree but maybe reword it a little bit. In fact, with the success of the last five years we should be looking at it as reloading. People know what is going on here at SDSU. Recruits certainly do and if they don't we've got a strong crew getting the word out there. The fact that we have a solid crew coming back but also need to replace a strong senior class means there is a lot of playing time up for grabs. That is a great thing.

The next step for this program is to make the jump into the elite class of mid-major programs with the likes of Gonzaga, Wichita State, St. Mary's and others. It is really a possibility. Our conference is strong. SDSU is really flying high as a school in almost all areas. We have a solid tradition in basketball and more importantly have been consistently good for last six years. Having the conference tournament in our back yard is another factor. Now, we need to start winning more games against quality opponents in the regular season. The biggest step is to make a run in the NCAA Tournament. That is the toughest nut to crack.

If we can do it. It would transform the program again. We would have a better chance of scheduling quality opponents to come to Frost Arena which has been impossible because it is now looked at as a bad loss when you come here. That is changing though.

As a basketball fan, that is what gets me all geeked up about SDSU basketball. The future is very bright. So, let's RELOAD and do this!

SUPERBUNNY

[Southeast]

Re: 2016 Recruits

He comes to SDSU with two years of eligibility.

He is going to be a stud for SDSU ... Ben Walker brought him to Brookings. The Jacks just got more athletic and become a matchup nightmare!

Of course there is no telling how all these new players will work as a team, but it sure looks like 2016/17 could be a lot more than a rebuilding year. There will certainly be some fierce competition (and apparently depth) at the 2/3/4 positions.

[wcbsas]

Re: 2016 Recruits

I just got some chills from that post! Hope you're right wcbsas!

SUPERBUNNY

Marquette University coaches are pissed because they did not know he was available. If he was, his hometown school would've swooped in and tried to get him to their school (especially with as many departures Marquette had this past season). Point being, is it is good to get guys that other schools want. This kid was wanted!

[Nidaros]

Re: 2016 Recruits

He comes to SDSU with two years of eligibility.

He is going to be a stud for SDSU ... Ben Walker brought him to Brookings. The Jacks just got more athletic and become a matchup nightmare!

Nagy's departure has thrown me for a loop, I had to go to GOJACKS to confirm that Ben Walker was now a assistant at SDSU and his bio indicates he once coached at Butler Community College. So new coaches and new connections. This is going to work in terms of recruiting and a winning record.

[SUPERBUNNY]

Re: 2016 Recruits

He comes to SDSU with two years of eligibility.

He is going to be a stud for SDSU ... Ben Walker brought him to Brookings. The Jacks just got more athletic and become a matchup nightmare!

I just got some chills from that post! Hope you're right wcbsas!

SUPERBUNNY

[wcbsas]

Re: 2016 Recruits

So if the same injury waiver rules apply to a JUCO season as with the NCAA regulations, he could have three seasons of eligibility with the Jacks ?

He comes to SDSU with two years of eligibility.

He is going to be a stud for SDSU ... Ben Walker brought him to Brookings. The Jacks just got more athletic and become a matchup nightmare!